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CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a Cystine-depleting agents drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 2012) for Corneal cystine crystal deposits in cystinosis.

Cysteamine depletes cystine by converting it to cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides, reducing corneal cystine crystal accumulation.

Cysteamine Hydrochloride is a marketed drug primarily indicated for the treatment of corneal cystine crystal deposits in cystinosis. Its key strength lies in its mechanism of action, which effectively depletes cystine by converting it to cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides, thereby reducing corneal cystine crystal accumulation. The primary risk is the key composition patent expiry in 2028, which could lead to increased competition from generics.

At a glance

Generic nameCYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug classCystine-depleting agents
TargetCystine
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval2012

Mechanism of action

Cysteamine works by acting as a cystine-depleting agent. It converts cystine into cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides, which helps reduce the accumulation of cystine crystals in the cornea.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a Cystine-depleting agents drug, indicated for Corneal cystine crystal deposits in cystinosis.

How does CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

Cysteamine depletes cystine by converting it to cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides, reducing corneal cystine crystal accumulation.

What is CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for Corneal cystine crystal deposits in cystinosis.

What drug class is CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE in?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE belongs to the Cystine-depleting agents class. See all Cystine-depleting agents drugs at /class/cystine-depleting-agents.

When was CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE approved?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE was first approved on 2012.

What development phase is CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE in?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Common side effects of CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE include eye pain, vision blurred, eye irritation, ocular hyperaemia, instillation site discomfort, eye pruritus.

What does CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE target?

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE targets Cystine and is a Cystine-depleting agents.

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